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The Story Home on Lee St.
The home of Alex and Essena “Essa” Howell Story. Alex has worn many hats throughout his life, but the two that stick out to me are former Mayor and Sheriff! Alex was Sheriff from 1929-1944 and mayor of Ashburn for most of 1954-1972. To read Alex's…
Geodetic Survey Bench Mark from 1934
Have you ever seen this marker? This is a US. Coast & Geodetic Survey Bench Mark from 1934. This is just 1 of 17 (!!) located in Turner County. There is a 44-page doc you can read ALL about this!These reference points are developed and maintained…
the Pink Panther
"I Came To Party How About You"
The Pink Panther Club
Location: 217 Hardin Ave, Ashburn, GA 31714
The Pink Panther Club
Location: 217 Hardin Ave, Ashburn, GA 31714
Historic Home Character Details
We love a house with character!
Location: 507 N Main St. in Ashburn, GA
Location: 507 N Main St. in Ashburn, GA
The Piggly Wiggly
The Piggly Wiggly recently celebrated 50 years in Ashburn in March 2024! We love our hometown grocery store.
Location: 215 E Monroe, Ashburn, GA
Location: 215 E Monroe, Ashburn, GA
Country Breakfast from Laney's
What is your go-to grits order? Are you a simple butter and salt kind of person, cheese, or do you want all the toppings in your grits?
Pictured: Grits with scrambled egg and cheese on top, biscuits and sausage gravy, and smoke sausage…
Pictured: Grits with scrambled egg and cheese on top, biscuits and sausage gravy, and smoke sausage…
Wanee Lake Golf Course
Drone photo of golfers playing the 9-hole course.
Location: Wanee Lake, Ashburn, GA
Location: Wanee Lake, Ashburn, GA
Evening Traffic Jam
Location: railroad crossing at Washington Ave. and US Hwy 41, Ashburn, GA
Ashburn Safe After Hurricane Helene
Luck. A blessing. Prayers answered.
Whatever you want to call it, Turner County survived Hurricane Helene relatively unscathed. Amidst all the surrounding devastation in Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas, Turner County had minimal…
Whatever you want to call it, Turner County survived Hurricane Helene relatively unscathed. Amidst all the surrounding devastation in Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas, Turner County had minimal…
Dirt Road Goldenrod
Location: Rachel’s Rd. In Sycamore, GA
Old Turner County Jail
Location: 241 E College Ave in Ashburn, GA
The Turner County Stock Yards
A Turner County Staple since the 1950s. When we interviewed Linda Wiggins Williford, she talked about her family’s extensive time involved with the TC stockyards. Check out her interview here:…
Turner County Courthouse
One of the prettiest courthouses in South Georgia!
You cannot change our minds about that!
Location: 219 E College Ave, Ashburn, GA
You cannot change our minds about that!
Location: 219 E College Ave, Ashburn, GA
2024 Calhoun Produce Corn Maze Drone
Every year, Calhoun Produce puts on a fall "Fun on the Farm" which includes an incredible Corn Maze. This year, they celebrated 150 years of State of Georgia Agriculture!
Location: 5075 Hawpond Rd, Ashburn, GA
Location: 5075 Hawpond Rd, Ashburn, GA
Piggly Wiggly sunset
Location: Rogers Plaza facing West (S. Johnson St. and E. Monroe St. in Ashburn, GA)
Main Street Restoration
Sometimes you have to remove it all to build it back up.
The work being done to make the building in Main St is so exciting. Just removing the fallen-in door frames and fixing the roofs are making a difference!
Location: Main St in Ashburn,…
The work being done to make the building in Main St is so exciting. Just removing the fallen-in door frames and fixing the roofs are making a difference!
Location: Main St in Ashburn,…
Winter Storm Enzo
Turner County experienced a rare and remarkable winter event, with 5-6 inches of snow blanketing the county. Winter storm Enzo.
Tags: Ashburn Methodist Church, Big Peanut Monument, E. College Ave., Fire Ant Express, First Baptist Church, Highway 112, Highway 41, Hudson Avenue, Main St., Main Street, McKenzie Building, Perry Funeral Chapel, Samantha "Sami" Mastrario, Sami Mastrario, Turner County Courthouse, Turner County Jail
New Friendship Baptist Church
Built 1974
First service in June 1974
Location: 1100 Son Story Rd. In Ashburn, GA
First service in June 1974
Location: 1100 Son Story Rd. In Ashburn, GA
Tags: Annie Holmes, Charlie L. Fields Sr. (1907-1982), Grover Cleveland Mathis (1948-2009), Henry Burke (1911-1996), Jerry Dennard (1904-1980), Jim Martin (1914-1991), Johnny Battle, Lamar Martin Sr., New Friendship Baptist Church, Preston Holmes Jr. (1923-2024), Robert L. Martin (1916-1977), Samantha "Sami" Mastrario, Sami Mastrario, Samuel Lee Hampton Sr (1938-2010)
Tomato Sandwich
Nothing quite like the southern delicacy of a tomato sandwich.
The perfect one has mayo, a good thick tomato slice, and salt & pepper! Do you make yours different?
The perfect one has mayo, a good thick tomato slice, and salt & pepper! Do you make yours different?
Hardy Farms Peanut Stand
Location: Old Chicken Delite on the corner of Main St./Highway 41 & Monroe Avenue. in Ashburn, GA
Cheryle Bryan
Although she was not born in Turner County, Cheryle Bryan without a doubt is full of pride for our little community. Her arrival to Ashburn on Election Day 1972 is one she will always remember as a new beginning and a chance for her to become an…